Sleep apnea and snoring are a common nighttime problem. In America, it is reported that 57% of men and 40% of women snore. As you know, sleep apnea and snoring affect more than just your sleep – they affect your entire life. They can leave you feeling exhausted, desperate, and confused. The adverse effect of […]

Everybody deserves a life without vertigo, and dental (TMJ) treatment could help. Vertigo is a TMJ symptom and is often called “the great imposter” because it can be a huge source of discomfort among more obvious causes of vertigo. Let’s discuss how it’s related to your dental health. But first, what is vertigo? Vertigo is […]

Cannot take the quiet nights anymore when the ringing in your ears comes out in full force? Is the lack of sleep getting you down and are your relationships suffering? Is it hard to get yourself motivated and perform at work because you constantly feel exhausted? You have been looking for treatment but you have no […]

A beautiful smile doesn’t come from just proper oral hygiene. Your general emotional and physical wellbeing can have a significant impact on your dental health. For example, gum disease increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, while stress can cause TMJ headaches. As a holistic Noblesville dentist Dr. Deldar recognizes the connection between dental […]

If you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, chances are you also suffer from migraines. Are you tired of experiencing this double-whammy? Facial joint pain and a tmj migraine? I want my TMJ Migraine to stop! Pain in the TMJ usually involves tenderness in your chewing muscles, clicking joint sounds when you open your jaw, […]

The societal and economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 come with a lot of stress, which understandably can affect your overall health. This can easily lead to night grinding, which can induce a painful condition known as TMJ. Since COVID-19 declared a pandemic, we’ve had to adapt to a lot of sudden, unpredictable change and uncertainty […]

While Sleep Apnea and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are very different things, you may be able to alleviate one by taking care of the other. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know that it causes you to stop breathing throughout the night. This decreases the amount of oxygen that you intake and reduces the […]

Have you found that it’s hard to chew? Do you experience pain or difficulty chewing or swallowing? Our Indianapolis TMJ dental office often sees patients with these symptoms. Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your skull to your jawbone. This sliding joint allows you to open and close your mouth. Improper function of the TMJ can […]

TMJ disorder – a painful condition of the jaw joints – can lead to chronic pain, including headaches and migraines.  What you may not realize about TMJ disorder symptoms is that they go way beyond jaw pain. In fact, the disorder can actually impact the rest of the body, including your posture.  Beyond Jaw Pain […]

Out of the 18 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, there are thousands of individuals that find themselves saying “I hate my CPAP” on a regular basis. Typically, CPAP machines are large, clunky, and just simply uncomfortable for many patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. While there are several CPAP alternatives available […]

It isn’t uncommon for parents to go into their child’s room at night and hear them snoring. If you’ve done this, your initial reaction might be a smile or even giggle. A few seconds later, though, you might start to wonder – should children be snoring? Everyone is used to adults snoring, but kids? Is […]

Sleep apnea is a condition of irregular breathing patterns as you sleep. Often, breathing stops throughout the night, which, in turn, can awaken your body at the most detrimental moments of your sleep cycle. Sleep Apnea Symptoms The most common sleep apnea symptoms that patients suffer from is sleep deprivation. Without adequate sleep – 7-8 […]